Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr (elbow) is unlikely to pitch in a game until May, although he was invited to camp as a non-roster player, reports Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com. Lehr is likely to start the season with Triple-A Louisville. "If everything continues as it has, I'll be throwing five innings some time in camp - maybe not this camp," Lehr said. "I want to try and get an inning (at big league camp)."

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr said he focused on rebuilding his lower half in the offseason, which he thinks will help him gain some velocity on his fastball. Lehr is competing for a spot in the rotation this spring.

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr has a good shot to win the No. 5 starting spot out of Spring Training this year. He did not play winter ball, so he is hoping he has more velocity on his fastball.